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Obesity

News, opinions and meeting coverage in primary care.

A photo of a woman holding a glass of water and a vitamin D supplement in her palm.

<乌鸦传媒>Higher BMI May Blunt Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation

In VITAL study, lower increases in total 25-OHD levels seen for those with greater body weight

A photo of surgeons performing laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Risk of Esophageal, Gastric Cancers

Cohort study provides "reassurance of the protective clinical benefits of weight loss surgery"

A photo of a young boy in a gym lifting barbells.

<乌鸦传媒>AAP Guidelines: 'Watchful Waiting' No Longer the Right Call for Child Obesity

Immediate interventions can ward off worse outcomes later, according to guideline authors

FDA APPROVED semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) over a photo of a teen girl laying on grass taking a selfie.

<乌鸦传媒>Wegovy OK'd for Teens With Obesity

New indication for popular weight-loss injectable

A photo composite of a Mounjaro injection pen over a bathroom scale displaying question marks.

<乌鸦传媒>Competitor Poised to Take on Obesity Treatment Giant Wegovy in 2023

Both Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk scramble to rectify supply shortages

A still from the movie The Whale with Brendan Fraser

<乌鸦传媒>'The Whale': Brendan Fraser Gets Obesity Right

On and off screen, the actor is working to improve access to treatment

A photo of male physician measuring the weight of a girl with a beam scale.

<乌鸦传媒>Childhood Obesity Crisis Leads CDC to Expand BMI Charts

Charts now extend to a BMI of 60

A photo of a mature man drinking a bottle of Corona beer in his backyard.

<乌鸦传媒>Don't Mix Alcohol With Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Study Suggests

Risk of alcohol use disorder-related hospitalizations higher with this procedure vs others

A photo of a smiling male physician holding up a barbell and pointing at it.

<乌鸦传媒>Weight Loss Advice From GPs Falls Flat for Patients With Obesity

Consultations typically involved superficial diet and exercise suggestions

A photo of a white capsule between a child鈥檚 fingers next to a white bottle.

<乌鸦传媒>Adding Gut Health Supplement Helped Kids With Obesity Lose More Weight

Small trial saw metabolic benefits with daily butyrate added to standard of care

A photo of stacks of $100 bills on a bathroom scale.

<乌鸦传媒>Sweeten the Pot With Financial Incentives to Boost Weight Loss

More people with obesity lost weight when cash incentives were added to practical resources

A photo of an overweight woman wearing a protective mask outdoors in an urban park.

<乌鸦传媒>Higher BMI a Risk Factor for Long COVID Symptoms

Female sex was another independent risk factor, U.K. study showed

A photo of a night rocket launch with a red moon in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>Treating Obesity Should Be Our Healthcare Moonshot

Behavioral health changes alone will only do so much

A photo of an overweight teen male running in a half-marathon.

<乌鸦传媒>Fewer Hospital Trips With Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Gastric Bypass in Teens

But similar risks of complications, reoperations, deaths

Obesity Week over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Pandemic Pounds? Obesity Rate Spikes in Active-Duty Military Members

22.1% were found to have obesity in 2021, up from 19.8% in 2020

Obesity Week over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Post-Bariatric Patients See More Benefits With Semaglutide vs Liraglutide

Semaglutide users also more likely to experience weight loss, retrospective study suggests

Obesity Week over a photo of the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

<乌鸦传媒>'Mind Blowing' Results in Teen Weight-Loss Trial

Adolescents with obesity lost an average 33.7 lb with GLP-1 receptor agonist

ASRM over a photo of Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Obesity Linked to Worse Pregnancy Outcomes After Frozen Embryo Transfer

But, subanalysis of sole male-factor infertility diagnosis suggests other factors may be at play

A photo of a woman holding a body mass index calculator.

<乌鸦传媒>It's Time to Retire BMI as a Clinical Metric

An undue focus on weight can lead to patient distrust and delayed care

<乌鸦传媒>A Deeper Look at Hollywood's Newest Weight Loss Drug

A physician explains the GLP-1 agonist in the social media spotlight

A photo of surgeons performing gastric bypass laparoscopic surgery

<乌鸦传媒>Bariatric Surgery in NAFLD Tied to Lower Heart Disease Risk

In a large cohort, surgery associated with 49% lower risk of CVD versus nonsurgical care

A photo of a female physician discussing a body mass index chart with an overweight teen boy.

<乌鸦传媒>Our Hands Are Tied: Treating Prediabetes in Kids

We urgently need more research on pharmacological interventions for this growing epidemic

A photo of a female physician discussing a BMI chart with her female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Our Perception of Obesity Needs an Overhaul

Changing how we think about the disease allows us to more effectively talk to and treat patients

A photo of surgeons performing bariatric surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Racial Differences in Bariatric Surgery Safety Persist

Minority groups saw more weight loss with one procedure, but also more complications

A photo of a group of obese people standing in the street.

<乌鸦传媒>The Burden of Obesity Is Not Carried Equally

Misconceptions are hurting the fight for health equity in communities of color

A computer rendering of sleeve gastrectomy

<乌鸦传媒>Sleeve Gastrectomy Gets Big Boost After Medicare Coverage Took Effect

Geographic variations were observed, with the highest increase seen in New Jersey

A photo of an endoscope and mouth pieces laying on a surgical towel.

<乌鸦传媒>Minimally Invasive Bariatric Procedure Effective for Milder Obesity

Big weight loss seen in patients with mild and moderate levels of obesity

A photo of a young female nurse adjusting the weights on a beam scale as she weighs her mature female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Dear Insurers: It's Time to Cover Weight Loss Drugs

Universal coverage can increase medication access and improve population health

<乌鸦传媒>Are TikTok Challenges Leading Kids to Eat More Junky Food?

Researchers say policies are needed to protect children from harmful marketing on social media

The Life鈥檚 Essential 8 graphic from the American Heart Association

<乌鸦传媒>Bye-Bye, 'Life's Simple 7': AHA Redefines Cardiovascular Health by Adding Sleep

New metrics and scoring algorithm for heart health in children and adults

FDA APPROVED phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules (Qsymia) over a photo of a teen girl on a scale.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Expands Use of Weight-Loss Drug to Adolescents

Qsymia now approved for teens with obesity, along with diet and exercise

AANP over a photo of the Orange County Convention Center in Florida

<乌鸦传媒>Obesity Epidemic Fuels Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnoses

Common signs, symptoms, multiple comorbidities pose diagnostic challenges

AANP over a photo of the Orange County Convention Center in Florida

<乌鸦传媒>Effective Treatment of Obesity Begins With a Conversation

Stigma, bias continue to impede progress against the growing epidemic

A computer rendering of a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

<乌鸦传媒>Gastric Bypass Edges Out Sleeve Gastrectomy for 10-Year Outcomes

Randomized trial compared the two popular bariatric surgeries

A close up of a Black teen girl eating a cheeseburger.

<乌鸦传媒>Obesity More Likely in Teens From Low-Income Families

Gaps widened over past 2 decades for low-income, low-education households, NHANES data showed

AMA over a photo of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago, Illinois

<乌鸦传媒>AMA Delegates Pass Resolution on Gun Violence

The group also addressed use of BMI as a standard measure, protection of sexual assault victims

A close up portion of a growth chart for girls ages 2-20 years.

<乌鸦传媒>'There Is Something Wrong With My Body'

Failing to practice weight neutral care can trigger distress or disordered behaviors in patients

ADA over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA

<乌鸦传媒>Tirzepatide Serves Up Major Weight-Loss Win in Patients With Obesity

SURMOUNT-1 trial tested GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist in people without diabetes

ADA over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA

<乌鸦传媒>Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Incidence, Death Risk

Study looked at people with obesity who underwent two most popular procedures

A photo of a tag on a shelf of soda in a Dollar Tree store explaining the beverage tax.

<乌鸦传媒>Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes Cut Sales by 15%

However, evidence of tax undershifting was apparent

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